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Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open
The WTA250 event returns to the city for the first time in several years in 2023. It will be held at Victoria Park between October 7th and 15th.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Jerry Shang of China says his goal is to “stay alive right now, to be able to play healthy, and let’s see what 2025 has for me”. Photo: Xinhua
ATP

ATP Next Gen Finals: illness hampers Shang’s plans for pre-season, Hong Kong Open

The 19-year-old, son of former Chinese professional athletes, loses first match in Jeddah but is working on getting his ‘mindset straight’.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open wins WTA 250-level tournament of the year award

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Naomi Osaka serves up personal insights at Women Aces in Leadership event

The tennis star joined female athletes and global executives for the panel event, held in conjunction with the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open.

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The Women Aces in Leadership event included a panel discussion on mentorship and mental resilience that featured (from left) Mary Huen of Standard Chartered Bank, Lilian Ng of Prudential Group and four-time tennis Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka.
ATP

Rublev ready for Hong Kong return after roller coaster year, wary of top-seed tag

Russian world No 8 and defending champion says he does not know if being No 1 will be a help or hindrance at next month’s ATP 250 event.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Key to Zheng Qinwen beating Coco Gauff in WTA Finals lies in killer serve

Olympic champion can become first player since Serena Williams in 2012 to win gold and season-ending tournament in same year.

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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Players at Hong Kong Open tennis looked tired, should manage schedules, says Li

Two-time grand slam champion also says she blesses ‘all Chinese players’ but declines to tell them how to play or to behave on the circuit.

Former Chinese tennis player Li Na attends a press conference of her to be tournament director of Prudential Hong Kong Open at The Park Lane in Causeway Bay. 05SEP24 SCMP / Sun Yeung
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Li Na says players ‘loved’ Hong Kong Open, calls for Victoria Park makeover

The Chinese two-time grand slam champion, who was tournament director this year, says players were very well taken care of.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Shnaider blitzes Boulter to claim Hong Kong Open title in one-sided final

Diana Shnaider wins fourth WTA event of the year, needing little more than an hour to see off Katie Boulter in straight sets.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Shnaider dumps defending champ Fernandez out of Hong Kong Open, Boulter up next

Top seed Diana Shnaider beats Leylah Fernandez in straight sets, after Katie Boulter needs three to get past Yuan Yue in her semi-final.

Britain’s Katie Boulter celebrates after beating China’s Yuan Yue. Photo: Hong Kong, China Tennis Association
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s Yuan ends Kenin’s late-season surge, Fernandez into final four

Yuan Yue will face No 2 seed Katie Boulter for a spot in the final, while defending champion Leylah Fernandez takes on top seed Diana Shnaider.

Yuan Yue beat Sofia Kenin to move into the semi-finals of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open. Photo: Nora Tam
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Grand slam winner Kenin continues late-season surge with strong Hong Kong Open win

The American world No 88 will meet Yuan Yue of China in quarter-finals, with Leylah Fernandez set to continue title defence against Bernarda Pera.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Jet-lagged Zakharova eyes ‘dream’ Hong Kong success after 14-hour flight

Russian Anastasia Zakharova will aim for a 13th straight victory when she tackles Britain’s Katie Boulter in Friday’s quarter-finals.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Boulter aiming to make ‘incredible’ Hong Kong Open a ‘permanent fixture’ on her calendar

The 28-year-old playing for the first time in the tournament will climb to a career-high world No 27 if she reaches the semi-finals.

Hong Kong is Katie Boulter’s 23rd and final individual tournament of a year that brought the 28-year-old her first WTA500 title. Photo: Elson Li
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Boulter tips Wang for ‘great future’ after Hong Kong Open win over Chinese star

British No 2 seed Boulter will face either Varvara Gracheva or Anastasia Zakharova in Friday’s quarter-finals.

Katie Boulter crunches a forehand during her victory over Wang Xiyu on Wednesday. Photo: Elson Li
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Fernandez gets Hong Kong title defence off to flyer, downs Watson in straight sets

Heather Watson had beaten Leylah Fernandez in their three previous meetings, although the last of those was in 2020.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Naomi Osaka eyes grand slam seeding, expects to be fit for Australian Open

Japanese star says becoming a mother had given her power and meaning, which she planned to channel into her tennis.

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Hong Kong Tennis Association

Angry Halep crashes out of Hong Kong Open, tries to ‘take positives’ from defeat

Former world No 1 Simona Halep is still trying to rediscover her form after battling back from a drug ban and injury.

Simona Halep lost in the first round of the Prudential Hong Kong Open at Victoria Park. Photo: Elson Li
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Foodie Hon hails city’s culinary delights after opening day win at Hong Kong Open

Australian Priscilla Hon’s family are from Hong Kong, and such is her love for the city’s food she even has a xiaolongbao tattoo.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘Right up there’: Hong Kong Open has come a long way, WTA supervisor Wood says

Former British No 1 says she had seen improvements in organisation and facilities ‘as soon as she arrived’ to oversee event for second time.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Injured Tokyo losing finalist Kenin set to play at Prudential Hong Kong Open

Organisers confirm the grand slam winner will arrive on Monday to play Mei Yamaguchi of Japan in the opening round.

Qualifying-round top seed Gao Xinyu beat Carol Zhao of Canada to reach the main draw. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Kenin could be in doubt for Hong Kong Open after retiring injured in Tokyo event

The American won her semi against Briton Katie Boulter, with both likely to meet again in Hong Kong, where No 1 Shnaider will face a qualifier.

American Sofia Kenin picked up an injury in her semi-final win over Britain’s Katie Boulter but went on to play in the doubles semi-final, where she retired hurt. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Much-travelled Sun explains Chinese heritage before city debut in Hong Kong Open

With a mother from China and growing up with maternal grandparents, the Wimbledon quarter-finalist has much exposure to Chinese culture.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Emma Raducanu latest player to pull out of Hong Kong Open, says not ‘match fit’

US Open winner has spent past month recovering from a foot injury and had already missed four events on WTA’s Asian swing.

Hong Kong Tennis Association

Naomi Osaka ‘really sorry’ after injury forces her to withdraw from Hong Kong Open

The 27-year-old has ruptured abdominal muscles, but says she will come to city to visit ‘her wonderful fans’.

Naomi Osaka is reportedly ending her season just six days after agreeing to play in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Naomi Osaka confirmed to play at star-studded Hong Kong Tennis Open

She will join Emma Raducanu, Simona Halep, Leylah Fernandez and Katie Boulter at Hong Kong event in late October.

Naomi Osaka serves at the China Open in Beijing. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Hong Kong can’t host top tennis until it revamps Victoria Park, local chief says

Venue ‘not up to standard’ and would have to be rebuilt from scratch to attract elite-level events, Michael Cheng says.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Tomljanovic joins Tauson in Hong Kong Tennis 125 final after ousting Blinkova

Tauson admits being troubled by bandaged left thigh, but aims to power on to a first WTA crown in three years.

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